Long-vacant Freeport Road property in Harrison could see new life
A prominent Freeport Road property in Harrison could see new life after sitting vacant for years. The former Grace United Methodist Church education building is at 1329 Freeport Road, across from Highlands Middle School. It was briefly on the market for $160,000 and is under contract through the Compass real...
Cheesehead U: Pittsburgh leaders mine Green Bay’s playbook for NFL Draft wisdom
There might not be any love lost on the football field between the black and gold and the green and gold. But, for several days last week, Green Bay Packers backers went the extra yard to give Pittsburgh Steelers supporters advice on how to host the perfect NFL Draft. A...
Lights, camera, action: Westmoreland leaders to take stage in talent show fundraiser
It’s not every day a county commissioner, university professor and pastor end up in the same room. But this week, all of those roles and more will be showcased in the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition’s “Westmoreland Has Talent.” The fundraiser — held occasionally since 2019 — will take place 6 to...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Information session planned on EcoVillage The Rachel Carson EcoVillage is hosting a free in-person information session from 3 to 4 p.m. May 4 at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Construction currently is underway on the Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights. The program will open with live...
North Allegheny School District holds taxes steady in proposed budget
North Allegheny School District’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes no increase in the millage rate, which would remain at 19.74 mills. A vote on the final general fund budget is scheduled for June 11 by the school board and will take effect July 1, according to Kermit Houser, finance director for...
2 men, unborn child die in 3-vehicle crash in Indiana County
Two men and a woman’s unborn child died in a three-vehicle crash in Indiana County Saturday, state police said on Sunday. The crash on Warren Road in Center Township happened shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday. State police said Daniel L. Ryan, 57, of Indiana and Nathan S. Blystone, 34, of...
Fire destroys trailer outside Fawn church; cause under investigation
A storage trailer outside of Harvest Baptist Church in Fawn was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal will investigate the cause of the fire, which was not immediately known, Harrison Hills fire Chief Jules Beer said. No injuries were reported. The fire at the church atop...
Prantl’s famous Burnt Almond Torte gets New York Times shoutout
Prantl’s Bakery’s famous Burnt Almond Torte keeps getting more famous. The cake that put Pittsburgh on the confectionery map has received a shoutout in the New York Times as among “The 29 Best Retirement Gifts.” Wirecutter, the Times’ product recommendation service, published the list this month, with the cake featured...
2-alarm fire breaks out in South Oakland home
A Sunday morning house fire in South Oakland was caused by flammable construction materials, Pittsburgh fire officials said. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was dispatched to the 3200 block of Dawson Street near Frazier Street just before 8:30 a.m, the City of Pittsburgh reported. The second alarm was called just...
Woman stabbed in Pittsburgh’s Hill District after domestic dispute
Pittsburgh police responded to a stabbing at 5:30 a.m. Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. In the 2800 block of Centre Avenue, the City of Pittsburgh said, an adult female was found with a stab wound to her upper back/neck area. She was transported in critical condition to an area hospital...
Local agencies for domestic-abuse survivors benefit from 5K run and event at Pittsburgh Brewing
When Maria Briney needed help, the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center was there for her. On Sunday, Briney, a survivor of domestic violence, was there to help the HOPE Center and two other organizations that together serve abuse victims in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland counties. “Working for them actually saved...
Family Promise House in Brackenridge continues mission of preventing homelessness
A transitional housing facility in Brackenridge has helped more than 180 people down on their luck since opening last year. Now, Family Promise House’s parent organization, the nonprofit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, will use newly awarded funding to try to keep people from needing to use the facility at...
Westmoreland happenings: Motorcycle movie night, murder mystery dinner, choral concert, more
Fundraisers • Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50-50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies. • A murder...
5 candidates compete for 4 open seats on Franklin Regional school board
The Franklin Regional school board will see at least two new faces next year, with incumbents Mark Kozlosky and Traci Eshelman Ramey declining to run for reelection. Five candidates will compete in the May 20 primary election for four open seats on the school board. Members serve a four-year term....
The Stroller, April 27, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Luncheon to benefit Animal...
Faithful remember Pope Francis as ‘pilgrim of hope’
Pope Francis’ message to listen more, preach less and show mercy to all resonated, even among those who lacked faith. Francis, who died Monday at 88, was remembered by Western Pennsylvanians as a man who led by his actions. The South American Jesuit had a 12-year papacy marked by humility,...
Plan for Pittsburgh: Gainey, O’Connor detail their visions ahead of primary
As Pittsburgh’s mayoral primary draws near, Mayor Ed Gainey is making the case for a second term while his Democratic challenger, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, tries to unseat him. Gainey, 55, of Lincoln-Lemington is a former state representative who portrays his first three years in office as a success...
Faces of the Valley: Burrell teen to represent Team USA in Junior Roller Derby World Cup
From birth, Pippa Meyer was pretty much destined to thrive in the sport of roller derby. “Raygun is my middle name, and my derby nickname,” said Meyer, 18, of Lower Burrell, who goes by Pippa Raygun in roller derby circles. “My mom gave me a derby name at birth.” It...
Shooting victim dropped off at hospital while police investigate shots fired in Hill District
A man with multiple gunshot wounds was dropped off at a hospital as Pittsburgh police were investigating a shots fired call in the Hill District early Saturday morning, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Officers went to the 2400 block of Webster Avenue around 2 a.m. for reports of 10 shots...
Supercross Championship draws motorcycle fans to Pittsburgh’s North Shore
With the number of cars and tailgaters on the North Shore Saturday, passersby would think fans were gearing up for a Steelers game. Hardly. The excitement was for the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Acrisure Stadium. Elite riders like Jett Lawrence, Cooper Webb and Haiden Deegan will vie...
Young police supporter Kaley Bastine raises money for firefighters
Dedicated Alle-Kiski Valley police supporter Kaley Bastine branched out to help those on the thin red line Saturday. The 12-year-old behind “Kaley’s Kops & Heroes,” with the help of her family, hosted a fundraiser benefiting Tarentum’s Highland Hose volunteer fire company Saturday at the American Legion in Brackenridge. It was...
‘Walk a Mile’ raises awareness for victims of domestic and sexual abuse
Dozens of male athletes took to the streets of Greensburg on Saturday — in high heels. The 14th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event, hosted by the Blackburn Center, is meant to raise awareness and support for victims of gender-based domestic and sexual violence. Participants from the Greensburg...
Manor church aims to build community connections through free cooking lessons
Basic knife skills, baking and stove-top cooking are among the topics Manor’s Refuge Church plans to cover in its latest community outreach program. The church, located along Broadway Avenue, is launching a series of free cooking lessons to teach community members how to prepare healthy meals for their families. The...
Leechburg Rotary celebrates 100 years of service to the community
The Leechburg Rotary Club has been serving Leechburg and neighboring communities for 100 years, and it continues to do so. Established in 1925, the club has been serving the community through a slew of volunteer activities and fundraisers since its founding, with more planned. “It’s an organization made up of...
Friends remember Allegheny Township couple killed in Clarion County crash
An Allegheny Township couple are being fondly remembered after the shocking news of their death in a crash in Clarion County Thursday. Rob and Cheryl Zanotto “were always together,” said Edna McCutcheon, of Bell Township. McCutcheon didn’t know Rob Zanotto when they graduated from Kiski Area High School in 1971,...
